To the McClellan family a wild hog is not just another wild hog! We are passionate hog hunters, fascinated with the hog’s ability to thrive in harsh conditions and well aware of their keen survival skills. In Texas, we have one of the highest populations in the United States and are surrounded with river bottoms and thick woodlands teeming with feral hogs. They can be hunted year-round, day or night. No matter your skill level, they will prove to be an intelligent and worthy adversary!

In order to truly understand their nature and to have the luxury of live reference we raise purebred Europeans and Silverbacks. (Really they are just spoiled pets, but we let them think they are kings of the forest.). This gives us the ability to study their anatomy up close and watch their natural behavior in a relaxed setting.

Unlike most other wild species, hogs come in different shapes and sizes, depending on their blood line. This creates a unique challenge for the taxidermist who is willing to take on a hog, especially a 300-400 pounder that won't fit conventional pre-molded taxidermy forms. For us, the love of recreating hogs with their own character and unique details overrides the challenge. And, we've never seen a clean hog, and happily add mud, dirt, grass, drool and any other detail that catches our fancy (our yours).

We are lucky enough to be located in an area that caters to wild hog hunters and are pleased to recommend several hunting ranches. Each of them is owned and operated by fellow wildlife enthusiasts that will treat you to a great hunting experience. And, each ranch has its own distinguishing features and accommodations to suit different tastes and hunting styles. For more information on the ranches and other services we recommend please visit our Links page.

Both Will and Christina McClellan are official Weiser Weight and Tusk scorers. Please keep in mind that hogs must be weighed and measured within 48 hours of harvesting. During the summer we are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so please feel free to call Will on his cell phone at 903-390-2225 to make arrangements to stop by.

Please feel free to bring your hog stories, near-misses, and big-tusk close calls with you when you bring your hog in to be mounted!

The Feral Hog in Texas (PDF 840.2 KB), by Rick Taylor is an informative booklet describing the feral hog and control practices.

Wet summer could mean surge in feral hog numbers (PDF): September 25, 2007, Robert Burns, Texas A&M University

Swine Disease Alert (Brucellosis / Pseudorabies). Swine Health Issues Concern Producers and Regulators (PDF). Texas Animal Health Commission, August 2007.

Texas: Window on State Government. Hog Wild in Texas

Texas Parks and Wildlife: News Releases: March 13, 2007: Feral Hogs No Longer Just A Rural Concern (PDF)

Russian Hunting Agency, St. Petersburg: Wild Boar Hunting in Russia